What is the water and sand quality of the Vela Draga beach?

The Vela Draga beach is concrete. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is very sharp, to get into the water, you need to use a ladder.

What are the key activities at Vela Draga beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Vela Draga beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Vela Draga beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Vela Draga beach is partially protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Vela Draga beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Vela Draga beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vela Draga beach?

The bar is located right on the Vela Draga beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Taverna koralj is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Vela Draga beach?

There are 2085 places to stay in the Vela Draga beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3687608&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beautiful Bay View Apartment Portoroz IU</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7111137&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Solaris Portoroz with Terrace VLAD1</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2563013&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lovely Sea View Apartments BJ3</a></li></ul>

How far is the Vela Draga beach from parking?

The Vela Draga beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Vela Draga beach?

There are 4 attractions near Vela Draga beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Umag Polynesia located in 0.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Vela Draga beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Vela Draga beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 12°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Vela Draga beach (Istria County) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Vela Draga beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.

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Photo of Vela Draga beach with spacious bay

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Vela Draga beach

Zambratija, Croatia

6.8

#107 out of 215 in Istria 8

Hotel guests only Hotel beach Easy access Concrete cover Concrete bottom Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Katoro • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Sandstrand

390m

Playground Apartments Polynesia Plava Laguna detské ihrisko

470m

Playground Spielplatz

750m

Dog Park Dog washing Station

9.7km

Playground Dječje igralište

9.7km

Playground Spielplatz

9.8km

Park Squirrel Park

100m

Hiking Area Umag

350m

Park Laguna Stella Maris Umag

1.2km

Farm OPG Nenad Šantalab

2.5km

Hiking Area Klopca rt Lako

2.9km

Park PACHAMAMA TRAVELER OASIS

4km

Hiking Area Sveti Petar

4.1km

Park Zaliv St. Patrik

5km

Hiking Area Scenic viewpoint

5.6km

Restaurant Taverna koralj

9.2 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant Restaurant Stella Marina

9.4 - Excellent 350m

Cafe Buffet Aurora

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Konoba Pizzeria Gourmet

9.4 - Excellent 660m

Restaurant Restaurant Toni

9 - Excellent 790m

Restaurant Bistro - Pizzeria BARKA

8.4 - Very good 940m

Bar Beach bar la perla

10 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant Restoran Pergola

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Buoni Amici

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Supermarket Market Katoro

450m

Supermarket Market "Giorgio"

2.3km

Supermarket Market Briciola

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Casino Umag

160m

Tourist Attraction Umag Polynesia

8.4 - Very good 220m

Tourist Attraction Telefon

1km

Tourist Attraction Komunela

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction DEGRASSI D.O.O. VINARIJA Bašanija, Savudrija

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Museum of Umag

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Trg Slobode - Piazza della Libertà

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Aquavision, Umag

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Cape Lako - The Westernmost Point of Croatia

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Amusement Park Adventure Park Jangalooz - Stella Maris Umag

1.3km

Aquarium Akvarij Piran

8.2km

Historical Landmark Sipar Archaeological Site

500m

Historical Landmark Savudrija Lighthouse

3.2km

Historical Landmark Tartinijev trg

8.3km

Historical Landmark Walls of Piran

8.3km

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About

Vela Draga beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 107th place out of 215 beaches in the Istria region 41.3 km away from its center, the city of Pazin. It is one of the beaches of Katoro settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

4.3 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Katoro • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Sandstrand

390m

Playground Apartments Polynesia Plava Laguna detské ihrisko

470m

Playground Spielplatz

750m

Dog Park Dog washing Station

9.7km

Playground Dječje igralište

9.7km

Playground Spielplatz

9.8km

Park Squirrel Park

100m

Hiking Area Umag

350m

Park Laguna Stella Maris Umag

1.2km

Farm OPG Nenad Šantalab

2.5km

Hiking Area Klopca rt Lako

2.9km

Park PACHAMAMA TRAVELER OASIS

4km

Hiking Area Sveti Petar

4.1km

Park Zaliv St. Patrik

5km

Hiking Area Scenic viewpoint

5.6km

Restaurant Taverna koralj

9.2 - Excellent 180m

Restaurant Restaurant Stella Marina

9.4 - Excellent 350m

Cafe Buffet Aurora

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Konoba Pizzeria Gourmet

9.4 - Excellent 660m

Restaurant Restaurant Toni

9 - Excellent 790m

Restaurant Bistro - Pizzeria BARKA

8.4 - Very good 940m

Bar Beach bar la perla

10 - Exceptional 1km

Restaurant Restoran Pergola

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Buoni Amici

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Supermarket Market Katoro

450m

Supermarket Market "Giorgio"

2.3km

Supermarket Market Briciola

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Casino Umag

160m

Tourist Attraction Umag Polynesia

8.4 - Very good 220m

Tourist Attraction Telefon

1km

Tourist Attraction Komunela

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction DEGRASSI D.O.O. VINARIJA Bašanija, Savudrija

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Museum of Umag

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Trg Slobode - Piazza della Libertà

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Aquavision, Umag

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Cape Lako - The Westernmost Point of Croatia

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Amusement Park Adventure Park Jangalooz - Stella Maris Umag

1.3km

Aquarium Akvarij Piran

8.2km

Historical Landmark Sipar Archaeological Site

500m

Historical Landmark Savudrija Lighthouse

3.2km

Historical Landmark Tartinijev trg

8.3km

Historical Landmark Walls of Piran

8.3km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Katoro • 370m

Main locality of province

Pazin • 41.3km

Transport

Airport

POW • 8km

Bus Station

Umag Bus Station • 3.7km

Train Station

Koper train station • 19.4km

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6.8 Good

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6.8 Good

Aiden Blaze

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Great!

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Lukas Cechek.

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Excellent

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Zyvex ELLORI

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

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László smile

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

It's a typical beach in Croatia, but the absence of sea urchins makes it perfect.

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Niko Kovacs.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The WiFi isn't great in all areas, but there are plenty of excellent restaurants in the vicinity.

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Vela Draga beach

Zambratija, Croatia

Playground Sandstrand

Playground Apartments Polynesia Plava Laguna detské ihrisko

Playground Spielplatz

Dog Park Dog washing Station

Playground Dječje igralište

Playground Spielplatz

Park Squirrel Park

Hiking Area Umag

Park Laguna Stella Maris Umag

Farm OPG Nenad Šantalab

Hiking Area Klopca rt Lako

Park PACHAMAMA TRAVELER OASIS

Hiking Area Sveti Petar

Park Zaliv St. Patrik

Hiking Area Scenic viewpoint

Restaurant Taverna koralj

Restaurant Restaurant Stella Marina

Cafe Buffet Aurora

Restaurant Konoba Pizzeria Gourmet

Restaurant Restaurant Toni

Restaurant Bistro - Pizzeria BARKA

Bar Beach bar la perla

Restaurant Restoran Pergola

Bar Buoni Amici

Supermarket Market Katoro

Supermarket Market "Giorgio"

Supermarket Market Briciola

Tourist Attraction Casino Umag

Tourist Attraction Umag Polynesia

Tourist Attraction Telefon

Tourist Attraction Komunela

Tourist Attraction DEGRASSI D.O.O. VINARIJA Bašanija, Savudrija

Tourist Attraction Museum of Umag

Tourist Attraction Trg Slobode - Piazza della Libertà

Tourist Attraction Aquavision, Umag

Tourist Attraction Cape Lako - The Westernmost Point of Croatia

Amusement Park Adventure Park Jangalooz - Stella Maris Umag

Aquarium Akvarij Piran

Historical Landmark Sipar Archaeological Site

Historical Landmark Savudrija Lighthouse

Historical Landmark Tartinijev trg

Historical Landmark Walls of Piran

About

Weather

Katoro, Istria,

Playground Sandstrand

Playground Apartments Polynesia Plava Laguna detské ihrisko

Playground Spielplatz

Dog Park Dog washing Station

Playground Dječje igralište

Playground Spielplatz

Park Squirrel Park

Hiking Area Umag

Park Laguna Stella Maris Umag

Farm OPG Nenad Šantalab

Hiking Area Klopca rt Lako

Park PACHAMAMA TRAVELER OASIS

Hiking Area Sveti Petar

Park Zaliv St. Patrik

Hiking Area Scenic viewpoint

Restaurant Taverna koralj

Restaurant Restaurant Stella Marina

Cafe Buffet Aurora

Restaurant Konoba Pizzeria Gourmet

Restaurant Restaurant Toni

Restaurant Bistro - Pizzeria BARKA

Bar Beach bar la perla

Restaurant Restoran Pergola

Bar Buoni Amici

Supermarket Market Katoro

Supermarket Market "Giorgio"

Supermarket Market Briciola

Tourist Attraction Casino Umag

Tourist Attraction Umag Polynesia

Tourist Attraction Telefon

Tourist Attraction Komunela

Tourist Attraction DEGRASSI D.O.O. VINARIJA Bašanija, Savudrija

Tourist Attraction Museum of Umag